Positively traffic-stopping! Rita Ora struts her stuff in an unusual sign-print suit after closing DKNY show

PUBLISHED: 19:29 EST, 8 September 2013 | UPDATED: 05:08 EST, 9 September 2013

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She'd enjoyed a triumphant day, which had seen her turn her hand from music to modelling as she strutted her stuff on the catwalk for DKNY's New York Fashion Week show.

And Rita Ora made sure to show off her quirky fashion credentials to their full extent as she left the star-studded celebration of the brand's 25th anniversary wearing a wacky 90s-style suit on Sunday afternoon.

Looking positively traffic-stopping as she posed up a storm for photographs, the 22-year-old singer turned heads in an unusual monochrome sign-print shirt and matching turn-up trousers.

Fearless fashionista: Rita Ora made sure to show off her quirky fashion credentials as she left the star-studded celebration of DKNY's 25th anniversary wearing a wacky 90s-style suit on Sunday afternoon

Model behaviour: The star had enjoyed a triumphant day, which had seen her turn her hand from music to modelling as she strutted her stuff on the catwalk to close the brand's New York Fashion Week show

Working it! Looking positively traffic-stopping as she posed up a storm for photographs, the 22-year-old singer turned heads in an unusual monochrome sign-print shirt and matching turn-up trousers

The British beauty completed her daytime look by injecting a touch of punk to her outfit with a pair of rock chick-inspired leather boots, while sheltering her eyes from the sun with a pair of funky round shades as she posed alongside Donna Karan herself.

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Wearing her platinum blonde locks blow-dried to perfection in a voluminous bob, the Shine Ya Light hitmaker added a pop of colour to the ensemble with a slick of her signature pillar-box red lipstick.

Rita Ora at Made presents Rochambeau, Spring Summer 2014, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, New York

She is one busy bee: Rita was seen at Made presents Rochambeau, Spring Summer show

The fashion pack are not easy to surprise, but the appearance of Rita closing the show at DKNY did just that.

The singer, who recently replaced her 'wifey' Cara Delevingne as the face of the label, strutted down the catwalk in a Nineties-inspired ensemble bearing the DKNY logo.

Mixing in stylish circles: The British beauty injected a touch of punk to her outfit with a pair of rock chick-inspired leather boots, while sheltering her eyes from the sun with a pair of funky round shades as she posed alongside Donna Karan

Fashionable friends: Wearing her platinum blonde locks blow-dried to perfection in a voluminous bob, the Shine Ya Light hitmaker added a pop of colour to the ensemble with a slick of her signature pillar-box red lipstick

Posting a series of snaps on her Twitter and Instagram pages of her big catwalk moment, Rita revealed she had got her runway tips off none other than supermodel Karlie Kloss.

She wrote: 'Donna Karen your amazing. Closing the show for you was an honour THANK YOU! #NYCFW.' (sic)

'Yipeeeeeee thanks @karliekloss on the tips it all went out the window!!!'

No stranger to the spotlight, she showed little trace of nerves - despite sharing the runway with the likes of Kloss and Chanel Iman - striking a series of poses as she walked.

From music to modelling: Rita recently replaced her 'wifey' best pal Cara Delevingne as face of the label, and seemed to be having a hoot as she strutted her stuff on the runway

Grand finale: Rita Ora closed the DKNY catwalk show at New York Fashion Week today

Fashion Week high: The singer strikes a pose as she walks the runway

Surprise appearance: Miss Ora followed Karlie Kloss, who many had assumed was the last look of the show

And her appearance certainly foxed some big industry names. Just prior to her stepping out, Karlie Kloss had walked the runway - as a major model name, many believed that to be the end of the show.

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The CFDA tweeted: 'Pure gold. @karliekloss finale at @dkny #amazing #cfdanyfw [sic]'

And Fashionista.com had the same thought, tweeting: 'The one and only @karliekloss closing @dkny #dkny [sic]'

Supermodels in the house: karlie Kloss (left) and Chanel Iman (right) both walked the DKNY catwalk

But then appeared Miss Ora and the Twittersphere was set alight once again.

Miss Ora was not the only famous face at the show, which boasted a front row including Kelly Osbourne, Anthony Kiedis and Bella Thorne.

Of course Donna Karan's diffusion line is always a hot ticket at New York Fashion Week - and this being the label's 25th anniversary made it all the more special.

Famous faces: Teen star Bella Thorne (left) and Kelly Osbourne (right) were both among the guests

Bella Thorne, from left, Alexandra Daddario, Holland Roden and Kelly Osbourne

Front row friends: Bella Thorne (left), Alexandra Daddario (center) and Holland Roden (right)

Kelly Osbourne, Helena Vestergaard and Anthony Kiedis

Ready for the show: Kelly Osbourne (left), Helena Vestergaard (center) and Anthony Kiedis (right)

The brand, which has always had streetwear vibe, upped the ante in honor of its birthday. Hoodies and baseball caps, overalls, statement sneakers, graffiti prints... there was not a Nineties theme that was not covered.

Even the slinky evening gowns, modeled by Karlie Kloss and Chanel Iman, had a minimalist Calvin Klein feel to them.

The DKNY logo was front and center on several of the looks - an indication of the logomania set to fill our closets next spring. Alexander Wang - another label that takes its lead from the Nineties also featured his brand name on multiple looks.

Sunshine-ready: Sneakers and visors lent a sporty feel to designs that were otherwise typical of DKNY

Nineties revival: Overalls, baseball caps, graffiti prints and embroidered denim were all part of DKNY's 25th anniversary collection

Lady of the hour: Designer Donna Karan receives a round of applause at the end of the show

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she's disgusting. remove her from this planet!

- Matthew , London, United Kingdom, 10/9/2013 00:50

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It's not secret she is trying to mimic her idol Gwen Stefani looks...

- morocha , Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica, 10/9/2013 00:15

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She always looks stupid. And why does she always need to gurn and show off her bottom teeth in pictures? It isn't attractive.

- Rubysig92 , London, United Kingdom, 09/9/2013 19:51

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Absolutely vile. Fake blonde with no class and fatally - no glamour whatsoever!

- Marsha , Rome, 09/9/2013 17:12

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Absolutely vile. Fake blonde with no class and fatally - no glamour whatsoever!

- Marsha , Rome, 09/9/2013 17:12

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really weird mouth

- zoe , Neath, United Kingdom, 09/9/2013 16:59

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are the models allowed to eat?

- Bruno_Banani , Amsterdam, Netherlands, 09/9/2013 15:47

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You know JayZ is tapping that every chance he gets!!!!!!!

- Chaz , Birmingham, 09/9/2013 14:58

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hmmmm, just wondering but - i think most of the time she is wearing clothes of British designers so if she looks ugly this means that it's the British designers or British clothes that are the ones making her look ugly...

- Albbi , Miami, United States, 09/9/2013 14:03

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the only way she'd stop the traffic is by becoming a lollipop lady...

- jamesst1968 , welling, United Kingdom, 09/9/2013 13:43

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